Dorm residents celebrate new basketball courts

16th SPCS breaks ground for new global capability

In a combined effort, the 16th Space Control Squadron and its Reserve associate unit, the 380th Space Control Squadron, broke ground July 28 for a Rapid Attack, Identification, Detection and Reporting System site in Hawaii.Lt. Col. Roger Sherman, 16th SPCS commander, Lt. Col. Bob Claude, 380th SPCS

HQ keeps cool under green roof

The expanse of flora on the roof of the 21st Space Wing Headquarters building is a surprise to those who don't know it's there. There are 2,100 trays of sedum plants covering most of the 19,000 square foot roof, but it's more than a rooftop oasis. The GreenGrid roof system was installed in December

Peterson Reserve wing 'lassos' three AMC Rodeo trophies

The 302nd Airlift Wing saddled up and rode away from the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo with the "Best Aeromedical C-17 Configuration Team," the "Best Aeromedical KC-135 Configuration Team," and the "Best Short Field Landing Aircrew" trophies. The competition took place July 23-29 at Joint Base

Team attends training for special needs families

There's no way to prepare for having a special needs child."You go through the whole process (similar to) experiencing a death. There's the guilt, the anger, there's the denial," said Maj. Benjamin Salvador, test director for the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Detachment 4.

Language course provides unlimited resources for Airmen

Having the opportunity to travel the world and experience new cultures is one of the greatest benefits of a military career.To enhance the experience of traveling abroad, the Air Force launched a new language course Aug. 1, the Air Force Transparent Language Learning program, at the Peterson AFB

Cheyenne Mountain unveils renovated Missile Warning Center

"You need to get this place up to the 21st century."That's what former 14th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Larry James said on a visit to the Missile Warning Center at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station during his command. With the support of United States Strategic Command and Joint Functional

Peterson Reserve maintainers achieve rare milestone

For some aircraft maintainers, it's something they may never see in a 30-year career, but for the Airmen of the 302nd Maintenance Group, it happened twice this summer in less than two weeks.Two of the Wing's C-130H3 Hercules aircraft were designated "black letter."This distinguished classification

Tracking infinity and beyond

The landing of the shuttle Atlantis July 21 marked the end of an era of space exploration. Behind the scenes, thousands of people have helped the U.S. space program make history while only a few faces have been recognized. Several of the 21st Space Wing's geographically separated units have been

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